CeCe struts her stuff at the GSWC Match Show

 CeCe, Grayhart's Almost Famous, (Parker x Savi), now 4 1/2 months old, is in training to be a show dog.  Match shows, which are not worth any championship points, are a terrific way to get real ring experience in a relaxed, fun environment.  The goal is for the puppies to have a positive experience.  CeCe stood for exam like a champion and the chicken we used for bait was as good as gold.

 Show dogs are judged in two areas, conformation and movement.  The pups need to learn to do the show stack, the stance that shows off their conformation, allow the judge to examine them from teeth to tail, which includes checking their bite, to being felt all over and their legs being reset.  Movement is gaiting around the ring at a trot with their head up.  This was only CeCe's 3rd time on a show lead and I was proud of how well she strutted her stuff around the ring.  

 CeCe showed correct movement, with reach and drive.

 CeCe on a down and back...

 CeCe's first 1st place ribbon! She also received a trophy gift bag filled with lots of good stuff.  

It's hard work being pretty CeCe!  

CeCe is owned by KellyAnn and Chris Kwiatek and myself.  We are thrilled with how this little pup is developing and having a ball with her.

AKC Canine Experience & Match Show

Ember & Josh rocking the rally ring

We had a super fun day at the Suffolk County Kennel Club sponsored AKC Canine Experience Event held in Kings Park, NY last Sunday! An AKC Canine Experience is a multi-club, multi-sport event that introduces and welcomes owners of newly AKC-registered puppies to and educates them about the sport of purebred dogs. The day-long event features educational presentations and provides an opportunity for potential owners to be mentored by experienced exhibitors and club members prior to an afternoon match, during which new exhibitors and future fanciers practice their newly learned skills.

We represented the Long Island Weimaraner Club, offering information on our breed and giving people an opportunity to meet our dogs. There was a mini-Grayhart reunion with pups from a few of our litters in attendance. We participated in Rally run thrus and the conformation match. The Sporting group, including the Weimaraner judging, was judged by Mrs. Toby Frisch, an AKC judge who is approved to judge many groups and Best In Show. She was wonderful to our puppies and very complimentary - a pleasure to show to. After the event, we took the dogs, big and small, on a run and for them, that was the best part of the day!

 Josh and Ember, Grayhart's Light My Fire, (Summit x Jam), only 10 months old, did a super job on their rally run through - their first time ever in a show ring!  Josh and Aimee have been working hard at training Ember in obedience and agility, and it is obvious that their hard work is paying off.

 Bonnie Lane, President of the Long Island Weimaraner Club, had a nice informational booth set up with handouts and thanks to KellyAnn Kwiatek, samples of Natural Balance rolls and food.  The puppies, 4 month old, Martha & littermate Louie plus 11 weeks old, CeCe, were a big draw.

 A little show training for Cece...hard work for a little pup in the heat...

 I also did a rally run though with Savi, who has been training for her CD (Companion Dog) obedience title so the Novice Rally course was a piece of cake for her.  She had terrific attention and was happy to be working.

CeCe was a little star her first time in the ring - stacking like a pro!

 We had an entry of 5 Weimaraner puppies in the match show and it was a group effort to get all the pups in at the right time, figure out who would handle which pup and take photos. A match show is a practice dog show, a great way to get the pups used to the show ring and procedure, as well as get new handlers in the ring for practice.  Match shows are not worth points towards a championship but to win a match show with a big entry, is always nice.  Our Savi, was Best in Show Puppy at this same match show three years ago with an entry of 400!

 The puppies, Martha and CeCe were in the same class.  See what difference a month in age can make!  Martha won the class but I was thrilled with how well baby CeCe did.

Ten-month old Littermates from our Rockstar Litter (Summit x Jam), Ember, Grayhart's Light My Fire, up front with me and Ella, Grayhart's How High the Moon, shown by Steve Lane, in the 9-12 class.

 Ember was up first and the judge told us both girls were so similar she had a hard time making up her mind.

Steve did an awesome job showing Ella (above) and she won the class.  Then all the winners of the 3 classes went in for the judge to pick the Best of Breed (BOB) Puppy.  Ella won and was awarded BOB.  Steve then took Ella in for the Puppy Sporting Group and we were thrilled when she won a Puppy Sporting Group 2!

 Aimee didn't complain when she was asked to hold CeCe...taking her responsibility very seriously!

 Jam was along for the ride and got to play with one of her favorite people, Steve!   Steve showed Jam to her Championship and occasionally takes her in as a Special.

Then it was CeCe's turn for some puppy show and play!  Teaching her how to gait on a show lead and what fun it can be!

Puppies 1st Match Show

Chloe, Grayhart's Walk this Way

 Last weekend, we took a trip to Long Island to attend the Long Island Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned Match Show with two of our Rockstar litter (Summit x Jam) pups, Chloe and Ember.  A match show is an informal dog show where no champion points are awarded and usually dogs with major wins are not allowed to compete.  It is a great opportunity to introduce puppies to the show environment, with all the sounds, smells and distractions and get them in the show ring for training in a fun way. It was nice day for the puppy owners and friends who joined us to launch Ember and Chloe's show careers.

 We were thrilled with how well our pups did for their first time at a match show and first time worked with show leads on.  Our good friend, Bonnie Lane of HiBourne, handled Chloe while I handled Ember.  In the Weimaraner puppy class, Chloe beat Ember.  Then Chloe went on to earn a Puppy Sporting Group 3!

Ember, Grayhart's Light My Fire

Ember was entered in the Bred-by-Exhibitor class and was the only Weim so she went on to the BBE Sporting Group and won!  Ember and I had the chance to show in the big Best in Show ring and it was a blast.  She was by far the youngest but the cutest in my opinion.  She received many compliments from  a number of experienced breeders and we were proud of our little star.

Ember on the move, a little blurry but a cool shot while she struts her stuff and a video of her below:


We also had Jam, CH Grayhart's Purple Haze,CD,JH,OA,OAJ,SD,VX, (Parker x Trixie) there in the FEO or For Exhibition Only to get her ready for Westminster.  Jam has not been in the show ring since last summer and looks fabulous after having pups less than five months ago.  Steve Lane, owner of Jam's sire, Parker, handled Jam:

CH Marshall

Marshall, CH Grayhart's In From the Storm, pictured with Susan Line.  Owner Laura had Marshall out for fun at her club's Specialty show and wanted us to see how handsome her boy is looking and we like what we see!.  Marshall is now working on obedience and training for hunt tests.  Keep up the great work!

AKC RDO Day: Match Shows and New CGC titles!

What a fun day at the AKC Responsible Dog Owner's Day with a morning Specialty Match Show by the Garden State Weimaraner Club and an All Breed AKC Sanctioned "B" Match by the Plainfield Kennel Club.  Savi won her class in the Specialty Match and in the afternoon, although wilting in the heat, she got a Puppy Sporting Group Two!  Monty and Mia competed for Best Adult Weim and Monty won that title twice today.  I am extremely proud of both Savi and Monty for passing their Canine Good Citizen tests and did it like competition obedience dogs.  I still can't believe that Savi is only 8 months old and had no problems with a 3 minute out of sight stay and did all the exercises perfectly...what a good girl! It was a wonderful day spent with friends and our pups.  Thanks to Kel for being our official photographer and helping with the dogs.

Mia, handled by my friend, Esther and Monty on the right with his breeder.  Mia, giving us the raspberry, not to thrilled to be in the ring.

Monty on the move

Savi getting some stacking practice outside the ring

Savi going around the ring

Savi in the Puppy Sporting Group and our friend, Esther with her Vizsla pup won!

Dora vying for Best Pup in Show

Savi getting ready for her AKC CGC test.  No food or pinch collars are allowed during the test and the dog must pass a 10 different exercises that test basic obedience commands, socialization and reactions to distractions.

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, September 25th

We are excited to be part of this fun event and will be showing pups in the match shows, helping at the Garden State Weimaraner Club table and the NAIA table. There will be RDO days around the country so check the AKC site to find the one closest to you.

Hope you can stop by and visit!

Responsible Dog Owner Day is Saturday- there will be great events near you

 http://www.examiner.com/pet-life-in-national/responsible-dog-owner-day-is-saturday-there-will-be-great-events-near-you

• September 19th, 2010 10:52 pm ET

Time to make  your plans for Responsible Dog Owner Day, which is Saturday, September 25. Wherever in the country you live, there is something planned in a city near you.

In northern New Jersey, Linda Deutch is the planner-in-charge of a wonderful day of events called CANINE DAY IN THE PARK, taking place at North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Rd., Bridgewater, N.J.
Some of the information from the flyer about the day:

DON’T MISS A DOG-GONE GOOD TIME!

AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAY

***

Meet many of the Most Popular and Rare AKC Breeds

Find Out if Your Dog is a “Canine Good Citizen”

Demonstrations, Entertainment for Kids and

Educational Booths

WHO: Plainfield Kennel Club & the Central N.J. Hound Association join the AKC in sponsoring & celebrating AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, educating owners about how to be a good pal to your pooch.
Additional supporting clubs: Borzoi Club of Greater New York,  Garden State Weimaraner Club, Garden State Great Pyrenees Club, Pekingese Club of New Jersey, Shih Tzu Club of Northern New Jersey,  Cocker Spaniel Club of New Jersey, Garden State Bearded Collie Clan & 13 more Breed Booths.
WHAT: Free:  • Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) testing – how well mannered is your dog? Take a 10-step test for AKC CGC certification sponsored by “Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs”
   • Learn about new medical advances & initiatives from the “Canine Health Foundation”
     • Visit the Somerset Co. “4-H Dog Clubs” booth for child focused activities, games, & literature.
     *  Visit the A.K.C. booth for information on Responsible Dog Ownership and more.
• Talk about your rights & responsibilities as a pet owner with the representative at the “National Animal Interest Alliance” boot
• “AKC Meet the Breeds”- Meet many popular and many rare AKC-registered breeds:
• PLUS -- Exciting and Informative FREE Demonstrations, Lectures, & Booths
Start the day at 10:00 with exhibition of breeds in the hound group and 6 additional breed exhibitions. Finish the day w/ the All Breed Competition kicking off at 1:00 P.M. In between visit the many “Meet the Breed Booths” and Public Service Booths.
Learn more about “Man’s Best Friend”.
Talk to knowledgeable people about the breeds, find out what is new in canine health research, and the current health care protocols.
Meet the NAIA  which  works tirelessly to protect your rights as a pet owner and the best interests of our animals.
Learn about animal assisted therapy. Certify your dog as a “Canine Good Citizen”. Learn about the health benefits of Pet Ownership

Specialty Breed  Matches /Exhibitions  -  10:00 A.M.

Featuring Breeds in the HOUND Group & Specialties for Cocker Spaniels, Weimaraners, Borzoi, Great Pyrenees, Pekingese, Shih Tzu
& Bearded Collies
INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS  ( 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.)** National Animal Interest Alliance **

** American Kennel Club on Responsible Dog Ownership **

** A.K.C. Canine Health Foundation **

** New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs **

** Somerset Co. (MultiClub Booth) 4-H Dog Clubs **

** Bright & Beautiful Pet Therapy & CGC Testing**

(FMI on CGC testing & certification – www.AKC.org   or  husky04rescue@yahoo.com )

Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs: top-selling book by author Sharon Sakson

- “MEET THE BREED”  BOOTHS –

Weimaraners, Cocker Spaniels, Basset Hounds, Borzoi, Cirneco dell’Etna, Dachshunds, Irish Wolfhounds, P.B.G.V. , Salukis, Great Pyrenees, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Samoyed,  Yorkshire Terriers, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Bergamasco, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Shetland Sheepdogs, Australian Shepherds

All Breed Conformation Match  -  1:00 P.M.

   FMI :  908-996-4009  or  taadeutsch@yahoo.com  or  www.infodog.com

WHERE: North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Rd., Bridgewater, N.J.
WHEN:  Saturday September 25, 2010

MEDIA CONTACTS - Linda Deutsch Chairperson Plainfield K.C., & event co-coordinator 908-996-4009 taadeutsch@yahoo.com day of event 908-492-0078.

More information on the Responsible Dog Ownership Day Initiative: www.akc.org

There are similar events in every city -- look for one in yours.

Savi goes Best Puppy in Match Show!!!

Savi and her breeder/owner (me), posing for the Best Puppy in Match photo - what a cool ribbon!

Savi took the big prize today by winning Best Puppy in Match at the AKC Canine Experience Match show hosted by the Suffolk County Kennel club. This is a large and competitive match show and we were excited when the judge pointed to us as the winner.

Savi's win photo for going Group 1 in the Puppy Sporting Group. Then, we went in with all the other Group winners to compete for Best in Match. (below)

My what lovely teeth you have!

We had a terrific day at the show and it was wonderful to have friends Bonnie and Steve and Kellyann, (who took all these fabulous pictures), there to share in the excitement of Savi"s win. Jam won Best of Breed (adult) and Steve did a wonderful job of showing Jam in the Adult Sporting Group. The show also featured agility demos and obedience run- throughs which Trixie and Jam participated in. Ranger's family came to visit and it was great seeing them, especially baby Luke.

Savi at just 6 months old and already are her way to being a show dog!

Best Adult in Match Show for Jam!

Jam won Best Adult in Match Show today at the Ramapo Kennel Club's AKC Sanctioned All Breed Conformation “B” Match. Thanks to judge Ms. Phyllis Rosinksy for this honor.

Jam wins Best Puppy in Match Show!!!

Jam wins Best Puppy in Match show today at the Morris and Essex Kennel Club AKC santioned B match.

It was Jam's first time in the show ring and she was a little star. She held her stack, let the judges examine her and moved around the ring like a pro - we couldn't be prouder of our little girl.

This girl knows how to move! Check out her reach and drive during the BPIM judging. We received many compliments on her movement...

Here we are during the breed judging. Tail up and alert :)


It was 95 degrees out and it was hot for pups and handlers alike.

And even after running around the ring, Jam did her best to free stack for the judge.

Not a bad way to kick off Jam's show career!